News, Events and Opinions

6/12/2009 

Florida Dispute Resolution Center in Tallahassee, FL Supports Toby Center's Research in Domestic Violence.

Sharon Press, Director of the Florida Dispute Resolution Center which serves to license and guide ethical behavior of Florida State Mediators has issued a letter of support for the Toby Center Research Department's study in Domestic Violence.

This study is based on a pilot study conducted by The Toby Center in Spring 2009.  It will provide a comprehensive examination of Domestic Violence perceptions among professional family practitioners with particular interest in Family Court Mediators.

The Toby Center Research Department is a collaboration which includes The Toby Center's Director, Mark Roseman, Ph.D. , Professor Susan Horwitz, Ph.D., from the University of Rochester's Institute for the Family and Professor Kathryn Jervis, Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island.  Dr. Horwitz is a nationally known specialist in Domestic Violence, notably partner abuse.  Dr. Jervis is a business analysist and forensics researcher who specializes in examining ethical standards and policy, particularly within the medical and municipal sectors.

Toby Center Staff Appearances

6/17/2009    

Reception for the national Children's Rights Council held at the Residence of French Ambassador to United States, His Excellency Pierre Vimont in Washington, DC Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00pm.  Ambassador Vimont said that the reception is hosted by "to demonstrate the support of my country in the Children's Rights Council's outstanding fight for the rights of our children."

(L to R)  David L. Levy, Esq. President of the Children's Rights Council Board of Trustees and co-founder in 1985;  Maryanne Dybiec, Child Support Specialist and Director, Children's Rights Council of Cleveland; Mark Roseman, Ph.D., Founding Director of the Toby Center.

3/19/2009                                                                       

Community Justice Service Center  West Palm Beach, FL                   The CJSC began service in 1999 as a means to relieve the Criminal Courts of low level crime cases and to provide alternatives to traditional court proceedings and punishment.  The CJSC is a part of the WPB Community and offers all residents access to social work services.   Dr. Roseman spoke in behalf of the CJSC in its appeal for continued municipal funding.          

(L ro R) Mark Roseman, Toby Center; Rebecca Walker, CJSC Director;                                   Lois Frankel, Mayor of West Palm Beach; Sabrina Cornish, Court Coordinator

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New: Cultural Diversity Workshop: 

La Familia: Uniting the Generations                                                                                                                                        La Familia is a new 3 hour workshop for individuals planning a return visit to Cuba.    La Familia will:                                                                                                              a) help reduce reunification fears;                                                                                                 b) avoid potential personal conflict;                                                                                             c) maximize your potential for a positive reunion.  

This workshop is a cultural diversity training tool which is available for your group. For more information, call Dr. Oscar Franco, at 954-822-1495 or visit -mark.blogspot.comhttp://contemporaryfamily.

Toby Center Speakers Bureau Now Available for your agency, business or organization. Want to hear the latest research on parenting? Need new information for professional development? See Seminars, Workshops and Public Speaking on Services Page. Ask for our new training curriculum.

**Click here to see discussion of divorce (interview with Mark Roseman)

Do You or Know of Anyone Who May Benefit From Supervised Visitation Services?  If so, we can help. We have several locations in Palm Beach and Broward County. We are also available to oversee court ordered child exchanges. Inform your Family Court that we can help. Contact us! Call 561-634-0583 or email us tobycenter@aol.com .

Volunteers Needed!  Want to assist children and their parents improve their trust, restore confidence and improve their relationships? Volunteers are needed in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale to become Supervised Visitation Monitors. www.belovedcommunity.info/issues/children/browardvisitation.htm  . Become a Toby Center volunteer!

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